I am writing to make a request for information concerning allotments in your authority, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Please focus on Section A and B and then if possible Section C. However, if section C would require an extensive search in a number of locations or exceed the cost limit for FOI then please only complete Sections A and B.
Section A
1. How many allotment sites are there in your area and what are the total number of plots?
2. How many of those allotment sites do you have access to waiting list data for and what is the total number of plots on these sites?
3. What is the total number of people on waiting lists for the sites you have data for?
4. Are any of these waiting lists closed to further applications? And if so, how long have they been closed and what was the total number of people on the list at the point of closure.
5. When applying for an allotment what information is required (ie. name, email, address etc) and how are applicants selected?
Section B
1. What is the total number of new tenancies signed for each full year (January to January) since 2012.
2. In addition, for each of the 10 individuals most recently awarded a plot (at the time of this FoI), please state the date at which there was first contact with the council (i.e. submitting an application) and the date at which they received their plot.
Section C
1. In the last ten full years (since 2012 - January to January) if possible, have any groups of residents made a representation in writing under Section 23(2) of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908 concerning the duty of Councils to provide allotments?
o If so, how many requests have you received?
o and how many have been successful?